Bike Frame Design

The frame of a bike performs several functions:

• Supports rider in position to ride
• Converts rider’s effort into forward movement
• Provide mounting point for various component parts
• Absorbs much of the shock of riding.

A Good Frame has the following features:

• Stiffness - to withstand the twisting and buckling forces induced by hard pedalling
• Lightness - Lower weight makes it easier to cycle up hill. Light weight frames need also to have stiffness to combine strength
• Shock absorbency - to minimize shock damage from road surfaces
• Resilience to withstand reasonable impacts
• Heat resistence to permit strong, safe joints by brazing or welding
• Aerodynamic.

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